Chauth Chandra (Chaurchan) festival is being celebrated today in the Mithilanchal region
. The Chauth Chandra (Chaurchan) festival, which is a unique symbol of folk culture, brotherhood and nature worship in the upper region, is being celebrated today with great enthusiasm in Janakpurdham and Madhes and Mithilanchal region. This festival is celebrated on the day of Bhadra Shukla Chaturthi.
The Chaurachan festival is mainly celebrated by the women of the house by fasting. Throughout the day, the devotees prepare curd, kheer, puri, thekuwa, bhujia, and various sweets at home with purity. Sweet curd stored in new earthen pots (matka) is the main attraction of this festival.
In the evening, the courtyard or roof of the house is plastered with cow dung and red clay and made with rice flour (pitha). In the evening, when the moon rises, fruits (bananas, apples, cucumbers, lemons, etc.) and delicacies are placed in the aripan. The devotees take fruits and dishes in their hands and offer the offerings to the moon with their hands. Only after offering the offerings to the moon, the devotees and family members receive the worshipped prasad.
Although it falls on the day of Ganesh Chaturthi, in Mithilanchal, the direct worship of the moon is given special priority over Ganesh Puja. This festival highlights the deep connection between nature and humans. This evening, the roofs of the villages and cities of Mithila resonate with the sound of the moon and traditional folk songs.
According to popular belief, the moon seen on the day of Bhadra Shukla Chaturthi is considered to be the ‘tainted moon’. It is believed that seeing the moon on this day can lead to false accusations or stigmas. Therefore, when the moon rises, it is a tradition to see with fruits or offerings in the hand instead of seeing it with empty hands.
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